Following the death of 16 people in the tragic taxi and train accident at Shaka’s Head on August 17, the community held a prayer day on Saturday to fight the “evil spirit” they believe to be responsible for the many accidents that happen at the Shaka’s Head bridge.
Pastor Alington Madonsela of Apostolic Faith Mission said over the past four years many people have died at that railway line.
“As much as we say drivers must be careful, we believe that the devil is working in this place, because people are dying at the same spot every year,” said Madonsela.
Resident Sthembile Makhanya said it cannot be a coincidence that every time a vehicle drove onto the railway line, a train would come around the corner.
“The timing of the accidents make us believe that there is an evil master mind which makes sure that people die,” said Makhaya.
The church thanked Shaka’s Head councillor Jetro Banda for providing a tent for the prayer and the chairperson of the Dolphin Coast Taxi Association Mdu Tony for buying water and juice for the day.
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